Welcome to the After the Heroes Wiki
The official encyclopedia for After the Heroes - the dungeon cleaning game where you play as the janitor!
About the Game
After the Heroes is a top-down action game where you play as a humble janitor tasked with cleaning dungeons after adventuring heroes have passed through. Sweep up goop, collect coins, avoid hazards, and watch out for heroes charging through!
Game Features
- Fast-paced cleaning action
- Combo system for bonus points
- Boss battles every 5 levels
- Inventory system with food and potions
- Shop with upgrades between levels
- Achievement system
Quick Stats
35
Levels
5
Enemy Types
1
Boss
7
Items
Story & Lore
The World
In a fantasy world filled with dungeons, monsters, and brave heroes, someone has to clean up the mess left behind. That someone is you - the Dungeon Janitor.
The Premise
Heroes come, heroes conquer, heroes leave. But the goop? The slime? The monster remains? That stays. And someone has to deal with it.
You are the unsung hero of the dungeon - the janitor who keeps things running. Armed with nothing but a trusty broom, you venture into cleared dungeons to sweep up the aftermath of heroic battles.
Chapter 1: The Dungeon
The classic stone dungeon where it all begins. Fresh off your janitorial training, you're assigned to clean the aftermath of a hero raid. Little did you know, not all the monsters were defeated...
The dungeon is filled with leftover goop, scurrying rats, and the occasional ghost. And watch out - heroes are still passing through on their way to deeper floors!
The Heroes
The heroes aren't your enemies exactly - they're just... inconsiderate. They charge through the dungeon at high speed, not caring if a lowly janitor is in their way. A warning sign flashes before they appear - dodge or get flattened!
The Future
Rumors speak of deeper dungeons, treacherous caves, and challenges that would make even the bravest hero think twice. But for now, there's goop to sweep...
The Janitor
The protagonist of After the Heroes - an ordinary janitor with an extraordinary job.
Base Stats
| Stat | Base Value | Max (Upgraded) |
|---|
| Health | 3 HP | 5 HP |
| Speed | 4.5 | 6.9 |
| Sweep Range | 50 | 95 |
Abilities
Basic Sweep
Your primary attack. Press SPACE to sweep in the direction you're facing.
- Cleans goop on contact
- Damages enemies
- Has a short cooldown (reduced with upgrades)
Inventory
The janitor carries a 2x5 inventory grid (10 slots) for food items and potions. Press E to open inventory, select items with arrow keys, and SPACE to use.
Status Effects
Speed Boost
Move 50% faster (from Speed Potion)
Strength Boost
Deal 2x damage (from Strength Potion)
Invincibility
Brief immunity after taking damage
Enemies
The dungeon is crawling with creatures that weren't fully cleared by the heroes.
The most common enemy. Stationary puddles of slime left behind by defeated monsters. Easy to clean but watch out - they're everywhere!
Points: 15 × Level × Combo
Behavior: Stationary
Scurrying pests that dart around the dungeon. They move erratically and can catch you off guard.
Points: 25 × Level
Behavior: Random movement
Damage: Contact
Spectral enemies that slowly drift toward you. They fade in and out, making them tricky to track. Takes 2 hits to defeat.
Points: 40 × Level
Behavior: Follows player
Damage: Contact
Static hazards scattered around the dungeon. Can't be destroyed - just avoid them!
Points: None
Behavior: Stationary hazard
Damage: 1 HP on contact
Not enemies per se, but definitely a hazard! Heroes charge across the screen periodically. A warning sign appears before they arrive - get out of the way!
Points: None
Behavior: Charges horizontally
Damage: 1 HP on contact
Boss: The Slime King
Every 5 levels, you face the Slime King - a massive slime that the heroes thought they defeated, but merely retreated to regenerate.
Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|
| Health | 20 HP |
| Speed | 1.5 |
| Points | 500 × Level |
Attack Patterns
Charge
The boss targets your position and charges toward it. Move out of the way!
Spawn Minions
The boss spawns 2 smaller goop enemies around itself. Clear them quickly!
Strategy
- Keep moving - the boss is slow but persistent
- Attack during the recovery after a charge
- Clear minions quickly to avoid being overwhelmed
- Save potions for the boss fight
- The boss flashes white when hit - use this to confirm damage
Rewards
Defeating the boss grants massive points and often drops a potion. The shop appears after boss levels with better upgrade opportunities!
Items & Potions
Items can be found by defeating enemies or purchased from the shop. Store them in your inventory and use when needed!
Food Items
Food restores health when consumed. Press F or use from inventory.
🍎 Apple
Restores 1 HP
Drop: Common
🍊 Orange
Restores 1 HP
Drop: Common
🍆 Aubergine
Restores 2 HP
Drop: Uncommon
🥒 Cucumber
Restores 1 HP
Drop: Common
Potions
Potions provide powerful temporary effects or instant healing.
💚 Heal Potion
Restores 3 HP instantly
Drop: Rare (Boss)
❤️ Strength Potion
2x damage for 5 seconds
Drop: Rare (Boss)
💙 Speed Potion
1.5x speed for 5 seconds
Drop: Rare (Boss)
Drop Mechanics
Enemies have a chance to drop items when defeated:
- Regular enemies: ~20% chance for food
- Ghosts: ~25% chance for food
- Bosses: Guaranteed potion drop
Shop & Upgrades
The shop appears between levels. Spend your hard-earned coins on permanent upgrades!
Upgrades
Increases sweep range by 15 per level
Max: 3
Increases movement speed by 0.8 per level
Max: 3
Increases maximum health by 1
Max: 2
Earning Coins
- Collect coin pickups: 10 coins each
- Clean goop: Bonus coins from combos
- Complete levels quickly: Time bonus
- Defeat bosses: Large coin rewards
Tips
- Speed Boots help you dodge heroes more easily
- Better Broom makes cleaning faster and safer
- Extra Hearts are great for boss fights
- Balance your upgrades based on your playstyle
Controls
Movement
W or ↑
Move Up
S or ↓
Move Down
A or ←
Move Left
D or →
Move Right
Actions
SPACE
Sweep Attack
E
Open/Close Inventory
Inventory Controls
↑↓←→
Navigate Items
SPACE
Use Selected Item
E
Close Inventory
Menu Controls
SPACE
Start Game / Confirm
ESC
Continue from Shop
R
Restart (Game Over)